By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Defense is a theme of this year's NCAA men's basketball Final Four, and for good reason. Two of the top three defensive teams in the nation are playing in Minneapolis tonight. Virginia leads the country in scoring defense, allowing just over 55 points a game. Texas Tech is third, holding teams to just 59 points per contest. Save for Purdue guard … [Read more...] about Bonnies will finish 2018-19 NCAA season as a top 20 defense
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McQuaid’s Jack Leasure understands why Chris Beard is having success at Texas Tech
By PAUL GOTHAM The year was 2011. Jack Leasure was a couple seasons removed from his playing career at Coastal Carolina and hadn't yet taken over the head coaching responsibilities at McQuaid Jesuit High School. Chris Beard had just finished a decade-long stint as an assistant at Texas Tech under Bobby Knight and then under Pat Knight. Looking to further their careers, … [Read more...] about McQuaid’s Jack Leasure understands why Chris Beard is having success at Texas Tech
Five stages of a Bonnies basketball offseason
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The NCAA's upcoming Final Four weekend serves two major purposes. For four teams, it's an opportunity to compete on the sport's biggest stage for the opportunity to be crowned national champion. For the other 349 Division I teams, it serves as an offseason kickoff. With the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) holding its annual convention … [Read more...] about Five stages of a Bonnies basketball offseason
Saint Joseph’s names Billy Lange head coach
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA – Saint Joseph’s University announced today that Billy Lange will take the helm of its men’s basketball program as head coach. He becomes the 15th head coach in the program’s 110-year history. Lange succeeds legendary Hawks’ head coach Phil Martelli. Lange brings more than 23 years of sideline experience to the Hawks, most recently as … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s names Billy Lange head coach
Oats leaves UB, takes head coaching spot at Alabama
By PAUL GOTHAM UB Athletic Director Mark Alnutt announced Wednesday that Nate Oats has left his role as head coach of the Bulls and accepted the same position at the University of Alabama. Oats had coached the Bulls to three NCAA Tournament appearances in his four years at the helm. The former assistant under Bobby Hurley took over one year after his former boss led UB to … [Read more...] about Oats leaves UB, takes head coaching spot at Alabama